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SD53 TUJ

2003 Rover 45

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,817 mi
Last recorded69,817 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 TUJ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,817 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 67,658 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 54,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,588 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 40,963 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,963 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,944 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,679 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 22,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,175 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2009 21,175 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,948 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,253 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,545 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 12,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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SD53 TUJ is a 2003 Rover 45 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD53 TUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD53 TUJ registered?

SD53 TUJ is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SD53 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 TUJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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